01Watching the flock at night
The shepherds keep watch over their flock at night. Luke 2:8.
A little color. A story to remember.
Shepherds and Angels Coloring Pages
Download 5 free shepherds and angels coloring pages with cartoon artwork, individual printable PDFs and a complete A4 coloring pack.
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Choose a scene. Make it your own.- In the collection
- 5 coloring designs
- File types
- 5 PDFs
- Original PDF sizes
- A4
- Ready when you are
- Free to download
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Download one design or collect them all. “Open to print” opens the file in a new tab, where you can use your browser or PDF viewer’s print button.
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02An angel brings good news
An angel announces the birth of the Savior and tells the shepherds not to be afraid. Luke 2:9-12.
03The heavenly host praises God
A representative group illustrates the heavenly host praising God. Luke 2:13-14.
04The shepherds visit Jesus
The shepherds find Mary, Joseph and the baby lying in a manger. Luke 2:15-16.
05Returning with praise
The shepherds return, glorifying and praising God for what they have heard and seen. Luke 2:17-20.
From screen to coloring table
Print, color, and enjoy.
Original PDF sizes: A4. Choose your paper size and use “Fit to page” when needed.
- Choose your designDownload an individual file, or download the ZIP and extract the collection first.
- Open and printOpen the downloaded file, then choose Print in your browser or viewer.
- Fit it to your paperSelect the orientation and paper size that suit the design, then “Fit to page.” Check the preview before printing.
About these coloring pages
Color, read and talk together
Follow the shepherds from a quiet night with their sheep to the angel's announcement, a visit to Jesus and a joyful return. These 5 child-friendly coloring pages use friendly cartoon artwork, clear outlines and open spaces for crayons. Choose a picture for a short activity at home, or print the collection for a Sunday school group.
Start by reading Luke 2:8-20 together. The references beside each design link to Bible Gateway so an adult can check the wording and context before discussing the picture.
What is in the printable collection?
- Watching the flock at night: The shepherds keep watch over their flock at night. Luke 2:8.
- An angel brings good news: An angel announces the birth of the Savior and tells the shepherds not to be afraid. Luke 2:9-12.
- The heavenly host praises God: A representative group illustrates the heavenly host praising God. Luke 2:13-14.
- The shepherds visit Jesus: The shepherds find Mary, Joseph and the baby lying in a manger. Luke 2:15-16.
- Returning with praise: The shepherds return, glorifying and praising God for what they have heard and seen. Luke 2:17-20.
Keep the Bible and the illustrations distinct
Luke records the shepherds visiting the baby in a manger. The wise men belong to Matthew's separate account and are not added to these scenes. Angel wings and the arrangement of the buildings are artistic conventions. Clothing, facial features and background details are artistic interpretations. The images are original AI-assisted illustrations reviewed for this collection.
A simple activity for parents and teachers
Put the five pictures in order. Ask what the shepherds heard, what they found and whom they praised. Let children choose their colors and talk at their own pace. A question such as “What do you notice?” can be more useful than asking them to guess a particular answer. Older children can find the passage in a Bible while younger children listen to an adult read.
Download and print
Each design has a separate one-page A4 PDF. The complete PDF contains the same 5 pictures in the order above, without extra cover pages. The ZIP includes the individual files and the complete PDF; it does not add more designs.
- Download the PDF you want to print.
- Choose A4 portrait, or use Fit to page for US Letter.
- Check the print preview and print in black and white at normal or high quality.
The WebP images are screen previews. Use the PDF files for printing. You may print copies for your own home, classroom or church group. When sharing the resource, share the article link rather than redistributing the files, and do not resell the designs.
Questions about these pages
How many different designs are included?
5. The individual PDFs, complete PDF and ZIP offer different ways to download those same designs.
Do children need to read independently?
No. An adult can read the scene titles and linked Bible passages aloud. Choose a simpler picture for younger children and allow extra time for detailed areas.
Are these a replacement for reading the Bible?
No. They are coloring activities to accompany the cited passages. Read the passage itself for the full account and context.
A few helpful answers
Can I download just one coloring page?
Yes. Each design has its own download link. The ZIP lets you save the collection at once.
Which file formats are included?
This collection contains 5 PDFs. Each download button shows the file type.
Which paper size should I use?
The original PDFs use A4. Choose the paper size in your printer and check “Fit to page” and the print preview.
